Niger Travel Restrictions
Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status
Travelling from South Africa to Niger
Entry
Open for vaccinated visitors
COVID-19 testing
Not required
Quarantine
Not required for vaccinated visitors
Restaurants
Open with restrictions
Bars
Masks
Required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
COVID-19 testing
Quarantine
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FAQ
Can I travel to Niger from South Africa?
Fully vaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter Niger without restrictions. Unvaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter Niger with a negative COVID-19 test result.
Can I travel to Niger if I am vaccinated?
Fully vaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter Niger without restrictions.
Can I travel to Niger without being vaccinated?
Unvaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter Niger with a negative COVID-19 test result.
Do I need a COVID test to enter Niger?
Unvaccinated visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken within 72 hours before departing to Niger. Fully vaccinated visitors with approved vaccination certificates do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Can I travel to Niger without quarantine?
Travellers from South Africa are not required to quarantine.
Do I need to wear a mask in Niger?
Mask usage in Niger is required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Are the restaurants and bars open in Niger?
Restaurants in Niger are open with restrictions. Bars in Niger are .